This Pinot is fresh and vibrant, with a scintillating mélange of floral, earthy and dried cherry aromas on the nose. The palate has a nice balance of grippy tannins and juicy acidity, with flavors of Bing cherry, sandalwood, violets and black tea all the way through a long and winding finish.

This wine is bright and zippy, with aromas of green apple, peach, white tea and fresh herbs. The flavors are grapefruit, orange zest, green papaya and cinnamon, with good acidity and a dry finish. Pair with the beach, friends and snacks.

This wine is soft salmon hued, fresh and lively, with raspberry, citrus blossoms and fresh herbs on the nose. On the palate are youthful strawberry, Bing cherry, basil and orange zest, with a juicy, dry, mouthwatering finish. This is a delicious offering of low-calorie rosé. Pair with duck mousse, fresh berries and toasted bread.

Cherries, sassafras, sweet spice, and minty flower notes all emerge from the 2022 Pinot Noir Hapgood Vineyard, another beautifully balanced, elegant Pinot Noir from this label. It's medium-bodied, has the vintage's charming, supple style, and nicely integrated tannins. I’d wouldn’t be surprised to see it age gracefully yet would drink bottles over the coming 4-6 years or so.

This is a first Syrah release under the Dalkeith label, sourced from one of the most famous vineyards in the Swartland. Structured, grippy and intense, with 15% whole bunches adding some extra perfume and spice, this is a serious, incense-perfumed red with notes of steak tartare, blackberry and thyme and the backbone to age. 2025-30

This elegant Chardonnay from vineyards in Stellenbosch offers a bouquet of citrus spices and lime. The delightful palate delivers integrated and balanced flavors of lime and linden tea that blend with oak spices.

Purchased from Adi Badenhorst's farm in the Swartland, this is very much a granitic style of Chenin Blanc. Fermented and aged in a combination of neutral barrels, amphoras and ceramic eggs, it has quince, apple pie and citrus fruit flavours and an earthy finish. 2024-30

Concentrated aromas of cherry, orange and cola spice waft from the nose of this Pinot. The palate brings a wealth of fresh cherry, ripe strawberry and cocoa flavors in an opulently structured frame of plush tannin and balanced acidity. This has the structure to drink with red meats, but won’t overpower richer salmon courses.

Fresh cherry, cranberry and cola spice aromas waft from the glass of this lively Pinot. The palate gives bright flavors of raspberry coulis, spiced orange peel, caramel and black tea. Lively acidity balances out some dry tannin and lifts the fruity energy across the finish. 

Lemon syrup and crushed-rock aromas meet with fresh melon on the nose of this bottling. Fluffy tannins cruise across the palate, where toasted macadamia nut, salted lemon and sun-warmed melon flavors align into a rich display.

Crowd pleasing and attractive, this stimulating Chardonnay offers flavors of lemon curd zested with lime and sprinkled with baking spices. A hint of apricot through the finish broadens the palate, accompanied by an attractive texture and a lot of length.

The 2022 Pinot Noir Sierra Mar Vineyard is burly and rough-hewn, with a forceful kick of tannins. Luckily, there’s enough pure fruit and energetic acidity to support it. Lavender, thyme and pomegranate add lift and complexity, finishing with a dusty, cocoa-powder-like grip. This is nicely done, if a hair imposing. That said, the 2022 feels like the kind of wine Sierra Mar wants to make. Give it a year to settle down.

Deeply structured and a bit brooding at this point, with blueberry and plum flavors accented by sandalwood, black tea and stony mineral notes. Finishes with medium-grained tannins. Drink now through 2031. 330 cases made.

Supple and polished, with delicate raspberry and cherry flavors highlighted by orange peel and zesty cinnamon tones that finish with fine-grained tannins. Drink now through 2031. 1,500 cases made.

This wine is zesty and lively, with aromas of yellow apple, sweet pear, Meyer lemon and vanilla cream. Other notes waft through, including white grapefruit, tangerine, guava and allspice. Layers of dried herb, rock and minerality bring everything together. Pair with skate wing in brown butter sauce.

The nose is rich and powerful, with notes of preserved lemons, apricots, nectarines and flint. The palate is full-bodied and textured, with bright acidity and fresh notes of lemon curd, lime zest and biscuits. Made from multiple vineyards on this mountain estate with an average vine age of 25 years. Drink or hold.

The 2022 Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills) is everything an appellation-level wine should be: attractive, inviting and easy to drink. Crushed red berry fruit, mint, white flowers, orange peel and exotic spice overtones are beautifully lifted throughout.

The 2022 Pinot Noir Machado is a pretty wine with understated density and terrific balance. Dark red/purplish fruit, lavender, rose petal, mint, spice and blood orange fill out the layers. Machado is the most reticent of the vineyard designates. It will be interesting to see what time brings here.

The 2022 Chardonnay (Sta. Rita Hills) is a fabulous introduction to the range. Served last in this series of Chardonnays, the appellation Chardonnay is perhaps a bit more floral and lighter in body, but other than that, it is in no way inferior to the vineyard designates. This is beautifully done.

The 2022 Chardonnay Katherine’s Vineyard is a very pretty, gracious wine. Light tropical accents, tangerine peel, white pepper and chamomile all grace this airy, lifted Chardonnay. In 2022, winemaker Jill Russell opted for more lots aged in steel and less oak to match the lighter style of the year.

The 2022 Pinot Noir Element is redolent of crushed red berry fruit, cedar, mint, spice, tobacco and dried herbs. Aromatic and medium in body, the Element is classy to the core. It hails from a single block on the property and was aged entirely in neutral oak.

The 2022 Pinot Noir Julia’s Signature Collection is an intriguing wine. Dark cherry, spice, new leather, blood orange and anise lend an exotic flair. Clone 23 Pinot on this hillside block yielded an especially inward, driving Pinot in 2022.

The 2023 Syrah Tepusquet Vineyard is a tasty, mid-weight offering from Cambria. Black cherry, cloves, black pepper, licorice and dried herbs are nicely pushed forward. This shows a good energy and fine balance, with and attractive combination of forward fruit and whole-cluster savoriness.

The 2021 Chardonnay Signature Collection Katherine's is slightly bigger than the classic release, with more Meyer lemon, toasted spice, orange, and exotic flower-like aromas and flavors. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, it's nicely balanced, has a layered, opulent texture, integrated oak, and a great finish.

The 2021 Pinot Noir Signature Collection Julia's has a more oak-driven style, yet it's not overbearing, and it has a solid core of ripe red fruits grounded by spicy oak, savory flower, and underbrush nuances. This carries to a medium-bodied Pinot Noir that's nicely balanced, has fine tannins, integrated oak, and a great finish. It’s a beautiful Pinot Noir to drink over the coming decade.